Explore the Family Name Ruegg
The meaning of Ruegg
Swiss German (Rüegg): from the medieval personal name Rüegg, a shortened form of Rudiger. This surname is also found in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Andre.
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How common is the last name Ruegg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ruegg experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking for this surname slipped from 34,071 in 2000 to 34,618 in 2010, a change of -1.61%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 630 to 653, a growth of 3.65%. Despite this increase in absolute numbers, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,071 | #34,618 | -1.61% |
| Count | 630 | 653 | 3.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruegg
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some interesting shifts from 2000 to 2010. The proportion of those associated with the Ruegg surname identifying as White decreased by -2.23% while the proportion identifying as Hispanic increased by 63.52%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, showing a 125.26% change. On the other hand, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders grew slightly by 10.81%, and the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native went down to 0%. The proportions identifying as Black remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 92.8% | -2.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.6% | 63.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 2.14% | 125.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 1.23% | 10.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.43% | 0% | 0% |